Willie Jackson, Sr., age 95, of Lumberton, NC died on Monday, September 13, 2010 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born in Madison County, MS on November 30, 1914 to the late Wilson and Leona Perkins Jackson. He was a veteran of World War II and was a self-employed carpenter by trade.

Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, Doris H. Jackson of Canton, MS; two sons, Willie Jackson, Jr. and wife, Hazel of Gulfport MS and Leon Jackson and wife, Mary of Lumberton, NC; one daughter LaWanda Mitchell of Canton, MS; six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with Rev. David G. Anderson officiating. A time of visitation will follow the memorial service.